Wednesday, March 30, 2016

We're happy to share the name of the latest ships to join Amver this week. As Amver awards ceremony season starts we'll be hosting events in Finland, Washington, DC and around the world. Stay tuned for posts about a ceremony near you! Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

The Amver participating research vessel Atlantis rescued a French teenager from a sailboat 345 miles north of Puerto Rico after the boy suffered from severe sea sickness on Sunday, March 27, 2016.

U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel in San Juan, Puerto Rico received notification from French rescue authorities that a 70-foot sailboat was requesting assistance getting the boy medical assistance. The 272-foot research vessel Atlantis was only 60 miles from the sailboat and agreed to divert and embark the young sailor.

The crew of the Atlantis arrived on scene, launched a small boat and embarked the ill teen and an adult. The two sailors will remain aboard the Atlantis until it arrives in Charleston, SC on April 2.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Mark your calendar for May 23, 2016! Join us to celebrate National Maritime Day and the presentation of the United States Amver awards! U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Paul Zukunft will be the keynote speaker at the Amver awards celebration.

Friday, March 18, 2016

The Amver team will be at the Connecticut Maritime Association Shipping 2016 conference and exhibition in Stamford, Conn. March 21 to the 23rd. We look forward to connecting with our old friends and meeting some new ones as well. Stop by and see us at booth G-104!

The Disney Fantasy was on its way back to Florida from a seven day cruise when the crew spotted the Cuban migrants waving a white flag from an unseaworthy vessel. The captain of the ship immediately launched a rescue operation and the ten migrants were safely brought aboard the cruise ship. The rescue crew was given a heroes welcome when they returned to the ship.

U.S. Coast Guard rescue personnel in Key West, Fla. were notified by the ship and the Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell met the Bahamian flagged cruise ship so the migrants could be transferred for processing. None of the Cubans were injured in the rescue or transfer process.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Who joined Amver this week? Eight more ships and the crews that dedicated them to a higher standard of safety. By enrolling in Amver these crews have made a statement, a statement in support of each other and those that go to sea. You can be a part of this. You can participate in this movement. You can help ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Join Amver today. Now help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

We enjoy bringing you the list of who joined Amver. Seeing these new ships enroll in Amver, or existing ships reaffirming their commitment to maritime safety is certainly a bright light in shipping. If you've been on the fence, unsure if you should join consider this. An Amver ship saves one life every day. Your crews are already underway, committed to safety and well trained in rescue procedures. Take the next step and join Amver.

Your participation ensures any rescue at sea is better coordinated and rescue resources are not wasted. Your time, your crews and your money are put to good use with Amver. Help us welcome the latest Amver members.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Look around the maritime community. You'll see a group of professionals dedicated to safely delivering goods by sea. Part of that community are the ships that volunteer to be part of the voluntary global search and rescue system, Amver. Enrolling in Amver matters. It matters because it demonstrates an extra effort, an statement in favor of safety at sea.

We hear you and we thank you for making that statement. Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver family.

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